At a Glance
- Tasks: Help build and run a vibrant kitchen for a new bar and social venue.
- Company: Exciting new venture on Oxford Road with a focus on teamwork and quality.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career growth, hands-on experience, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Perfect chance to step into a senior kitchen role and learn from the best.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make your mark in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen operations and a desire to lead and support others.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This new venture is our most significant commercial launch in a decade, and the Sous Chef will play an important role in helping build the kitchen operation from day one.
You will support the Head Chef in launching and running the kitchen for a new all-day Oxford Road bar and social venue, delivering a food offer that supports the rhythm of the site from morning coffee and lunch through to early evening, events, group bookings and pre-gig trade.
This is not a fine-dining kitchen, but it is a serious commercial food operation where pace, quality, consistency, organisation and teamwork will really matter.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help set up the kitchen, build its routines, support food preparation and service, and help maintain the standards that make the venue successful.
You will lead kitchen shifts, support junior colleagues and studying staff, and help make sure food quality, kitchen organisation, food safety, allergens, stock control, waste and service speed are consistently well managed.
This is a strong development opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a senior kitchen leadership role.
You will gain experience of a new opening, commercial kitchen controls, team leadership, service delivery and the wider role food plays in a busy bar and social venue.
Just as importantly, you will help create the kitch...
Sous Chef employer: University of Manchester Students' Union
Join a dynamic and innovative team at our new all-day bar and social venue on Oxford Road, where your role as Sous Chef will be pivotal in shaping the kitchen's success from the ground up. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values creativity and teamwork, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on quality and consistency, you'll not only enhance your culinary skills but also play a key part in delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests.
Contact Details:
University of Manchester Students' Union Recruitment Team
